“It is always up to the official/s who have the authority and the responsibility to enforce the rule to simply enforce the established rule!”
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Letter: Everyone deserves housing
“I am feeling upset, mad, frustrated and disappointed with Asheville’s city and county government as I write this tonight as well as all of the local churches.”
Letter: Thanks for spotlighting animal adoption agencies
“For the past year, I’ve been fostering for the Blue Ridge Humane Society — a bittersweet experience with rewards that far outweigh the challenges.”
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Letter: Looking for safeguards in Woodfin
“The town of Woodfin has obfuscated when it should have been more honest and clear.”
Letter: Donate to Give!Local to keep funds in region
“With the time here once again for the Give!Local program, which runs Nov. 1-Dec. 31, I would like to call out to everyone how important this program is for the western mountain area.”
Letter: A Navy vet’s thoughts about Veterans Day
“Asheville has a very large number of homeless vets, and if you don’t believe this, just ask the VA or BeLoved Asheville and the rescue mission.”
Letter: Young people can’t afford Asheville
“It’s infuriating to see so many people complain about lack of affordable housing and then in the same conversation oppose new developments.”
Letter: Help support Alzheimer’s care act
“As research suggests that COVID-19 may be associated with long-term cognitive dysfunction, care for those with dementia is more crucial than ever.”
Letter: Place public safety ahead of revenue
“I was surprised when I attended the concert that the vast majority of 6,500 people in attendance were not wearing face masks, and the city-owned venue is unable to enforce a face-mask requirement indoors.”
Why we help: Passionate about offering affordable therapy
“I struggled in my own journey to find affordable therapy, so it is my passion now to offer services as we do at All Souls at a rate that people can afford.”
Letter: Infill development presents problems for urban place zoning ideas
“Frankly, New Urbanism is not viable for many areas of Asheville that would involve an infill development process versus beginning with a virtual tabula rasa — a clean slate on all key levels: land planning, transportation infrastructure, environmental engineering, etc.”
Why we help: Inspiring radio listeners to build connections
“When programming is directed by community members, you get to hear about new music, ideas and news that you don’t hear in the mainstream, and that’s invaluable.”
Letter: Let’s get rid of this virus
“Don’t be AWOL; please get vaccinated.”
Why we help: Fueled by inspiration and possibility
“I am not just excited but honored to be part of this extraordinary journey to advocate for and protect the French Broad River and to champion responsible economic development and vitality.”
Letter: The critical race theory bugaboo
“If critical race theory cannot be allowed a place in our educational system, locally and elsewhere, I despair for our country.”
Why we help: Increasing access to health care, language services
“I’m inspired to do this work by my own experience. I do what I do to help people get the access to services that I didn’t have as an immigrant child with an undocumented family.”
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Letter: Stop underestimating the people
“Stop dishing money out to consultants living anywhere other than in North Carolina and preferably Western North Carolina. Make it easier for residents who aren’t able to attend your meetings to have input.”
